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Sponsor and Donor Packages

In an effort to make the weekend more enjoyable for all of our Sponsors and Donors, Cougar Cookers will only offer a limited number of sponsor packages. These packages will be available until December 31st. Beginning January 1st, sponsor packages will be closed and only individual tickets will be sold until we reach capacity.

Cougar Cookers offers Sponsor and Donor packages, including unique experiences and promotional opportunities.

VIP status allows access to the VIP bar and premium liquor options, access to the Cougar Cookers tent Thursday night, and priority access to the tent Friday and Saturday. You will also receive company recognition on the donor board in the tent all three nights, on the website, and on Cougar Cookers social media platforms. (*Only Sponsors will have access to tickets for Thursday night, no individual tickets will be sold for Thursday)

Please click here to learn more about 2026 donor levels.

Click here to donate (Click “Donate & Tickets”).

For more information on multi-year sponsorship opportunities or underwriter opportunities please contact Membership.

Individual Donor Tickets

A limited number of individual donor tickets are available for Friday and Saturday nights.

The Friday Night Date Package includes 2 tickets for Friday night with a reduced donation amount.

Please click here to learn more about 2026 donor levels.

Click here to donate (Click “Donate & Tickets”).

Packet Pickup

A packet pickup event will be held, usually around mid- to late-January.

Mailed packets will go out after the first pickup event!

Notes

  • Each Cougar Cookers wristband admits only ONE person only to enter the Cougar Cookers Tent. NO RAIN CHECKS.
  • HLS&R Cook-off grounds tickets are NOT provided with your donation or sponsorship (They can be purchased from HLS&R or at the entry gate)
  • No one under age 21 will be permitted in the team spaces after 7 p.m. in compliance with HLS&R rules.